Isle of Misfits podcast
Calling all square pegs to leverage their inner weirdo and make the world a better place.
Episodes
November 13, 2023 • 58 mins
Dr. G is in the Misfit house! Again!
Wonders never cease.
And speaking of wonders, that's what he's here to talk about: the wonders of creation,
in his new book "Let Creation Speak! 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder (to be read with equal enthusiasm to his rendition...
which you will hear when you listen to our conversation), filled with fantastic facts about the world we live in.
On the off chance you've never heard of him ...
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June 17, 2023 • 47 mins
Garry Ingraham, CEO and founder of Love and Truth Network, joins us to share a bit of his compelling story, hope for those struggling with identity... and a few fun facts about Binghamton, NY.
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May 5, 2023 • 45 mins
Sometimes it's good to get "triggered". Like when you listen to a podcast that pushes your buttons, reach out to the host of said podcast, and end up having a wonderful podcast conversation of your own, processing said triggering.
That's what today's episode is all about, with Allen Arnold, said co-host of the Wild at Heart podcast.
The topic of the day, btw, is expectations.
Thus, the triggering.
So here's your assignment.
1. G...
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March 17, 2023 • 51 mins
Publicist, Coach and Consultant Jeane Burgess from Tall Oaks Media joins us today (and it's about time, as she's brought so many great guests our way!) to share a bit of her own journey of healing and hope.
Need some consulting/coaching/publicity? Check her out at https://talloak.media/
Need more inspiration? Check out her podcast "Bloodlines: Tales of Indigenous Women"
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloodlines-tales-of...
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March 3, 2023 • 33 mins
Amanda Barratt returns to the Isle of Misfits to talk about a little known but true story of hope in the midst of Hitler's Krakow Ghetto, as told in her latest book "Within These Walls of Sorrow", and the lessons on courage and kindness we can take away for today.
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February 17, 2023 • 38 mins
Maybe you're not an emotional eater. Goodonya! Scroll on, you nutritional high achiever, you. But... before you do...
Betcha dollars to donuts you still have some sort of habit you'd like to either drop or pick up? That's where today's guest, Barb Raveling comes in.
We talk themes around her new book, Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating. And if you don't find she's got something to say that will help you along your journey toward...
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February 3, 2023 • 56 mins
What story is your life telling? What story would you like it to tell?
Allen Arnold from Wild at Heart joins us to talk about just that, and his new book "The Eden Option". Go to withallen.com to find out more!
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January 27, 2023 • 46 mins
Actor and author Henry O Arnold joins us for a great conversation about the comedy and drama that is life, and of course we talk about his latest book, based on the life of King David (you know, from the Bible).
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January 13, 2023 • 56 mins
Seth Lewis, author of Dream Small, helps us kick off the New Year with a refreshing conversation about finding our place in the BIG picture of life and accomplishing great things by daring to dream small. Yes, you heard that right. Listen. It'll all make sense.
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December 12, 2022 • 24 mins
NYT Bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray pays a visit to the Isle for a rousing Stupid Game: "Whose Amish line is it Anyway", and since she was here anyway, we also talk about the latest of her best selling novels (did you know she's closing in on 100 of them???) "Christmas at the Amish Market".
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December 3, 2022 • 36 mins
Radio, Newspaper and TV journalist and co-producer of her husband Dr. Michael Guillen's award winning movie Little Red Wagon Lauren Guillen joins us on the Isle today for a rousing Stupid Game on all things Medieval... and of course, to talk about her new novel A Bellewether Christmas...
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November 26, 2022 • 41 mins
Best selling Author/speaker/Wild at Heart Leader Stasi Eldredge is back to help the Misfits celebrate our 100th episode (woohoo!), and give us some helpful insights about how she is approaching the holiday season this year. Grab your misfit mug if you've got one (but really, any old mug will do - the awkwarder the better), sit back and enjoy!
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October 7, 2022 • 54 mins
Is she a plotter or a “pantster”? Wouldn’t you like to know!
Amanda Cleary Eastep joins us for another riveting Stupid Game, and a fun and somehow very deep and meaningful conversation about courage and curiosity and compassion... oh, and I believe we also talk about her latest two books in her Tree Street Kids Series.
There’s something for you in this conversation. That’s not presumption. That’s just a fact!
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May 5, 2022 • 11 mins
We talk a lot of Misfit talk around here... but what exactly do we mean by Misfit, anyway? That's what today's podcast is all about. Gather round, all ye square pegs, and give a little listen!
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April 18, 2022 • 58 mins
Friend of the Misfits, Movie Buff and all around Theatre Director Extraordinaire Betsy Braun joins us for a random-text-inspired spontaneous conversation about the power of our choices. I love me a good random text inspired spontaneous conversation, and I think you will, too. Lots of golden nuggets here!
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March 31, 2022 • 2 mins
A short, sweet reminder that SOMEONE out there is clapping for you... even if you don't know it... and encouragement to open your eyes to it!
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March 9, 2022 • 53 mins
NYS Assemblyman David DiPietro is back on the Isle, for a great conversation about knowing what you believe and why... and then, shock of all shocks... actually standing up for it (even if it costs you votes??? Crazy talk, I know!) He also gives us an update about what's going on in the great Empire State, and his desire to help New Yorkers recover from the last few years of weirdness, and Strive for More.
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February 25, 2022 • 10 mins
Nancy Carmichael, humble host and CMO (that's Chief Misfit Officer) of the Isle shares some short, sweet, and powerful encouragement to anyone struggling with feeling disconnected in these crazy days.
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February 7, 2022 • 67 mins
Pastoral Counselor, Healing Minister, former Anchorman (he's kind of a big deal) and dear friend of the Misfits, Jay LaScolea joins us to talk about identity, healing from wounds around identity, and of course, we jump headlong into an amazing Stupid Game: 70's music edition.
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January 24, 2022 • 35 mins
Author, speaker and ex-Playboy Bunny, Robyn Dykstra joins us to share her story of how she escaped a life of drugs, alcohol and promiscuity and became the accidental expert on the faithfulness of God and finding joy during difficult times.
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